Crypto Finance AG, a leading provider of institutional-grade crypto solutions, has announced a change in leadership, with Stijn Vander Straeten taking over as CEO, replacing the company's founder and long-time CEO, Jan Brzezek.
Jan Brzezek, who founded Crypto Finance in 2017, has led the company in becoming a leading provider of products and services across the entire digital asset value chain. After the successful integration into Deutsche Borse, Jan will remain in an advisory role for the company until spring of next year, three years after selling Crypto Finance to Deutsche Borse Group.
Stijn Vander Straeten, who has been CFO of the company for the past two years, has been appointed as the new Group CEO to guarantee a successful transition. He has been in various leadership positions at Crypto Finance since 2018 and has been a close confidant of Jan Brzezek, actively involved in building the company. Jan has nominated Stijn as his successor on the Board.
Crypto Finance AG, which is FINMA-regulated, provides institutional-grade brokerage, custody, and investment solutions for digital assets. With Stijn Vander Straeten at the helm, the company is poised to continue its growth and success in the rapidly expanding digital asset market.
Stijn Vander Straeten's appointment as CEO marks a new chapter for Crypto Finance AG, and the company is excited to continue its mission of providing institutional-grade crypto solutions to its clients. With his extensive experience and expertise in the financial industry, Stijn is well-positioned to lead the company in its next phase of growth and success.
The leadership change at Crypto Finance AG highlights the company's commitment to innovation and growth, as well as its dedication to providing the best possible solutions for its clients. As the digital asset market continues to evolve, Crypto Finance AG is well-positioned to remain at the forefront, providing institutional investors with the tools and expertise they need to succeed in this exciting and rapidly expanding market.
About Crypto Finance :
The Crypto Finance Group - comprising two FINMA-regulated financial institutions and part of Deutsche Börse Group - offers professional digital asset solutions. This includes one of the first FINMA-approved securities firms with 24/7 brokerage services, custody, infrastructure, and tokenisation solutions for financial institutions, as well as the first FINMA-approved manager of collective assets for crypto assets, with an active, rules-based, and index-based alternative investment fund offering, including the first Swiss crypto fund. The Crypto Finance Group is headquartered in Switzerland.
